Let's make "x" the amount of Paul.
2x = Rachel.
This means that 2x + 250 = 3x.
Solve:
2x + 250 = 3x
2x - 3x = 250
-x = 250
x = 250
So that means Paul had 250 dollars.
And Rachel had 500 dollars.
Answer:
Paul have $250 and Rachel have $500 originally.
Step-by-step explanation:
Rachel: 2x
Paul: x
If I gave Rachel $250, then:
Rachel: 2x + 250
Paul: 3x
We have he equation:
2x + 250 = 3x
2x - 3x = -250
-x = -250
x = 250
